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Tour Overview and Itinerary

Below is a summary of our tour itinerary*:

  • 7:00-7:30am: Passengers picked up at accommodations around Exmouth by our bus.
  • 7:50am: Arrive at Tantabiddi boat ramp to board our vessel, Seazone.
  • 8:30am: Depart Tantabiddi to head out into the Ningaloo Reef.
  • 9:00am: First snorkel on the amazing corals of the Ningaloo Reef.
  • 9:30am: Spotter plane takes off to look for megafauna.
  • 9:30am: Morning Tea
  • 10:00am: Vessel starts cruising the outer reef looking for megafauna to swim with.
  • 12:00-12:30pm: Head back into the inner reef for a delicious lunch.
  • 1:00pm: Snorkel on the spectacular Ningaloo Reef. Divers dive the Ningaloo Reef & Try Dives too if conditions and time allow.
  • 1:45pm: Afternoon tea whilst cruising back to Tantabiddi on the lookout for dolphins, turtles or dugongs.
  • 2:30pm: Arrive at Tantabiddi and board the bus for the trip back to Exmouth.

*Please note that this is just a general guide and not the exact itinerary of each day. Our days runnings are highly dependent on the behaviour of the megafauna, the location of the megafauna and the weather conditions. Our tours are NOT 10 hours long as suggested previously, but can sometimes be longer than the above itinerary if the megafauna is further away or harder to find.

Let our Trip Leader walk you through everything you can expect on your unforgettable whale shark tour with us! This is a must-watch!

Here’s a detailed list of the tour inclusions:

  • Full day boat trip, with pickups leaving Exmouth town at 7am and arriving back in town from 3 to 5pm.
  • Free pickups / drop offs in our air-conditioned tour bus from every major accommodation in Exmouth town, and at central pickup points too.
  • A spacious and stable vessel specifically designed to maximise your comfort and enjoyment (toilet facilities onboard too)
  • Our own spotter plane to find our own whale sharks
  • Full support from our experienced and committed team, both in-water and out
  • High quality snorkel gear (masks, snorkels, fins and suits)
  • Floatation devices for in-water use
  • Two snorkels on the Ningaloo Reef and a chance to swim with manta rays
  • Whale and dolphin watching (in season)
  • One free photo from the tour to take home and show your friends and family, or purchase our photo package by our professional onboard photographer
  • The opportunity to dive in the Ningaloo lagoon after your whale shark swim (we are the only company to offer this experience)
  • Delicious gourmet food throughout the day – morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, as well as tea, coffee, cordial and water
  • A glass of champagne or beer to finish the tour!
  • A head full of fascinating facts from our knowledgeable crews’ briefings about the reef, sea life and the history of the area
  • All government fees, taxes and charges
  • FREE snorkel gear hire during your stay in Exmouth

*Times may vary depending on the conditions.

Should you have any queries, feel free to reach out through our live chat or visit our contact page. 

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